Caruru de Camarão (Keto)
Okra and Shrimp Stew (Keto, no Acarajé/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no acarajé, abará, or rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Bahian dish, this savory stew features okra, dried shrimp, and fresh shrimp, in a rich, spicy sauce made with dendê oil, cashews, peanuts, and coconut milk. It is typically served with acarajé or rice, but for keto, it must be served plain, focusing on the stew itself.
Key ingredients
Okra, dried shrimp, fresh shrimp, dendê oil, onions, garlic, ginger, cashews, peanuts, coconut milk, cilantro, hot peppers, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no acarajé, abará, or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce, especially if pre-made.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Caruru de Quiabo, por favor, sem acarajé, abará ou arroz. Pode confirmar que não leva farinha ou amido para engrossar?
Please serve the Caruru de Quiabo without acarajé, abará, or rice. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb sides (acarajé, abará, rice). Cashews and peanuts contribute some carbs. Hidden sugars in some restaurant preparations.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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